NHTSA — Suspension Problems

3.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,713 miles

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2012 Buick Enclave suspension problems

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2012 Buick Enclave Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 152017

Enclave

  • 74,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. While the power liftgate was reaching its full position, it independently slammed shut without warning. The vehicle was taken to rk Chevrolet (502 N delsea dr, vineland, NJ 08360, (856) 696-8400) where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V415000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not associated with the recall. The contact was provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

- Millville, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jun 172015

Enclave

  • 45,000 miles
Front suspension had to be replaced. Air conditioner, evaporator component had to be replaced three different ocasions..rear gate recall, replaced lift gates shocks.. mode valve actuator replacement.

- Calexico, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 272012

Enclave

  • 24,138 miles
Rear differential clutch pak replaced by dealer service department. Under warranty. Oil was dripping from rear, center, near axle. 09/11/2012 first dealership diagnosed "F2023 seal, pinion shaft oil - rear differential " replaced seal. Under warranty - no charge. Mileage 24138. 09/19/2011 still leaking while out of town. Second dealership diagnosed same thing. "pinion seal is leaking" "replaced the rear differential pinion seal filled fluid..." under warranty - no charge. Mileage 24710. 09/27/2012 still leaking. Called dealership where car was purchased. Took to their service department. They diagnosed, "R&R torque tube and found oil on both side of clutch pack. Opened tac case replaced clutch pack and disassembled torque tube and cleaned all of residual oil." Under warranty - no charge. Mileage 25504. This finally corrected the problem.

- Westfield, IN, USA

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